Fort Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Pettah Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Bally's Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino during your travels in Colombo 10? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo World Trade Center
Colombo World Trade Center is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Bank of Ceylon Tower
Find out about the history of Colombo when you spend time at Bank of Ceylon Tower. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
The Tuk-Tuk Safari Colombo : Sounds fun, modern, and high-energy
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Our pick of the best Fort Hotel Deals
Hilton Colombo
"Centrally Located and convenient city hotel."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
"Everything you’d expect from a very good hotel but cheaper than the Hiltons etc in Colombo. Perfect if you’re using Fort Train Station"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Grand Oriental Hotel
"Walking in was like stepping back to Coronation year, E2R I mean! This grand old lady looks exactly as she would have when our late Queen took possession of the Dominion. It's a beautiful time warp and so inexpensive. Huge rooms, clean, comfortable. The bathrooms are great. A lovely breakfast in ..."
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Kingsbury Colombo
"Excellent hotel. Lovely staff and a wonderful location."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology
"Hotel lobby is beautiful. Attached to a coffee shop and right next to a couple restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was lovely"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Dutch Heritage Colombo
"I recommend the Dutch Heritage Colombo Hotel. It boasts an excellent location, situated just a ten-minute walk from the train station. The surrounding area is rich in historical and cultural landmarks, and—if you enjoy photography—it also offers a vibrant, authentic local atmosphere. The hotel features ..."
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kochchikade
Kochchikade might not have many top sights, but Pettah Market and Bally's Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Liberty Plaza and Casino Marina Colombo.
